Stitch Description
This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the shell edging stitch. This stitch creates a dense but delicate shell pattern. The shell edging stitch would be great for all of your edging projects!
Abbreviations
- ch
- Chain Stitch
- sc
- Single Crochet
- sl st
- Slip Stitch
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Foundation Chain:Multiples of 4 + 1
- Row 1: (Right Side): 1sc, *skip 1 st, 5dc into next st, skip 1 st, 1sc into next st; rep from *.
Repeat row 1 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos

Example of the Shell Edging. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)